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Recordings featuring traditional Japanese instruments.

Album CoverMedia TitleMedia TypeArtistMedia LabelCatalog NumberDateSynopsis
Rainforest Reverie Rainforest Reverie CD Lee, Riley Kōho New World Productions NWCD-711 1993 Solo shakuhachi intertwined with the natural sounds of the rainforest.
Rakugaki Rakugaki AC Dryz, Helen Woofus Records W101 1990 Contemporary duets, honkyoku and classical music.
Reibo Reibo LP Sakai Chikuho II ADAM AAC-2001 1978
Reibo - Fukeshu-Shakuhachi Reibo - Fukeshu-Shakuhachi CD Fujiyoshi Etsuzan Synergy Co., Ltd. JTD-1001 LMCD-1181 1990
Reibo - In memory of the bell Reibo - In memory of the bell CD Seldin, Ronnie Nyogetsu Reishin
AIB 94001
This recording was Nyogetsu's first CD recording, and it is also his only international recording, published by the Japanese company Image Box. It contains all of Nyogetsu's favorite Honkyoku pieces, as at the time of the recordings, he wasn't aware that he ever would record another.
Reiki Hands Reiki Hands CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97733
REIKI-Hands was created with the intention of deepening the experience of Reiki sessions and initiations. All the instruments stem from the Himalayas or Japan therefore forming a deeper connection to the roots of Reiki. The planetary tones of the Tibetan and Japanese bowls induce deep relaxation on different levels which in turn facilitate a greater opening to the stream of cosmic life-energy. The melodies of the bamboo flutes and the Koto harp harmonize the heart energies and help us to re-experience the oneness with the universe. Reiki-Hands is grounded in practical experience collected in seminars and through the creative exchange of several Reiki masters and therapists.
Reiko Kimura - Music for Koto Reiko Kimura - Music for Koto CD Kimura Reiko Celestial Harmonies 13191-2

Relaxation Collection Relaxation Collection CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97778
Tibetan Singing Bowls, Shakuhachi, Gongs, Harp, Guitar, Piano & Keyboards, Cello, Vocals and Percussion.
Ren-Men Ren-Men CD MacGregor, Andrew

2001 Shakuhachi and koto duets
Revelation Revelation CD Rathus, Carl


Fusion with music from India
Revived - The Art of Tomii Shunzan Revived - The Art of Tomii Shunzan LP Tomii Shunzan CBS/Sony Japan 25AG 730 1980 A mix of two Tozan solo Honkyoku and three Jiuta (ensemble) pieces with koto and shamisen. Original recordings remastered and released after Tomii Shunzan's passing.
Riley Lee Compilation Volume 1 Riley Lee Compilation Volume 1 CD Lee, Riley Kōho New World Productions

A collection of Riley's favourite pieces taken from his New World Productions CDs.
Riley Lee Compilation Volume 2 Riley Lee Compilation Volume 2 CD Lee, Riley Kōho One World Music OWD127
Featuring Bird Wing by Frances White and Riley's piece Being Time plus more favourites from the New World CDs.
Rinbo Yondai Rinbo Yondai LP Watazumi Doso Roshi Philips PH-7520 1974
Rinko Rinko CD Nomura Tomoko Rinko RIN-02 1995 First Album by Tomoko Nomura
River Rhythm River Rhythm CD Neptune, John Kaizan Kosei Publishing Company KJKN-9300 1994 Neptune's recent visit to India. Shakuhachi in ensemble with traditional Indian musicians and instruments.
Ro Ro CD Barton, Todd

2003 Works for 2.7 Jinashi flute
Rokudan Rokudan CD Miyagi Michio Victor VDR-1090

Rokudan Koto no Meikyoku Rokudan Koto no Meikyoku CD
Victor VDRY-30020 1989
Rokudan no Shirabe - Koto Favorites Rokudan no Shirabe - Koto Favorites CD Nakashima Yasuko CBS Sony 32DG 68 1986
Roses of Peace Roses of Peace CD Hiebinger, Richard
CD 97777
Roses of Peace is a musical journey around the world, inspired by t he fragrance of the rose and played on a variety of instruments. The rose flourishes in almost all parts of the world and has a special symbolic meaning in most cultures. With its exquisite flowering scent and its special radiance, it has come to represent the heart, love and the element which brings mankind together. Meditative, romantic melodies interchange with rhythmically accentuated passages. A warmth arises embodying a heart-uplifting world of sound in which inner peace and harmony reign, a warmth which carries the vibration and atmosphere of the melodies.
Ryobo to Zen'ei Ryobo to Zen'ei LP Watazumi Doso Roshi Philips PH-8505 1975
Ryu Nashi / No School: New Music for Shakuhachi Ryu Nashi / No School: New Music for Shakuhachi CD Rothenberg, Ned Tzadik 7267 2010 This CD presents his original music for this unique Japanese end blown flute in beautiful recordings that capture all the subtle nuances of this ancient and profoundly moving instrument. Performed by Ned and some of the foremost players outside Japan, Ryu Nashi is evocative and cutting edge music for shakuhachi.

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